The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
D
Which branch writes laws?
Legislative branch
You have the right to own a weapon to protect yourself according to what amendment?
2
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
We the people
Who is the current president and VP of the United States?
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
According to the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution, what is the supreme law of the land?
Federal laws
Which branch carries out the law?
Executive branch
The police can not beat you up as a punishment according to what amendment?
8
'To ensure domestic tranquility' is one of the goals for our government and is stated in the Preamble to the Constitution. What does 'ensure domestic tranquility' mean?
D
Who is the current speaker of the house?
Mike Johnson
The Constitution creates a system where the Federal government shares powers with State governments, this is called...
Federalism
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial branch
The right to remain silent and not testify against yourself is found in what amednment?
5
'Promote the general welfare' is one of the goals of the Preamble stated in our Constitution. What does 'promote the general welfare' mean?
E
Who is our current district representative?
David Rouzer
An _______________ is a change to the Constitution.
An Amendment
Which branch is the Supreme Court a part of?
Judicial
6
'To ensure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity' is one of the goals of the government as stated in the Preamble to the Constitution. What does 'secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity ' mean?
A
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
The system which keeps one branch from becoming too powerful is the system of _____________.
Checks and Balances
Which branch is Congress a part of?
Legislative
All powers not given to the federal government belong to the states and the people according to which amendment?
10
Who is considered the author of the Constitution?
James Madison
Who is the current North Carolina govenor?
Roy Cooper